Biographical Sketches: With Other Literary Remains of the Late John W. Campbell |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES W/OTHER Eleanor W. Campbell,John W. (John Wilson) 1782-18 Campbell No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 215 - Panama except in a diplomatic character, nor ought they to form any alliance, offensive or defensive, or negotiate respecting such an alliance, with all or any of the South American republics ; nor ought they to become parties with them, or either of them, to any joint declaration for the purpose of preventing the interference of any of the European powers with their independence or form of government, or to any compact for the purpose of preventing colonization upon the...
Page 32 - An act to enable the people of the eastern division of the Territory of the United States northwest of the river Ohio to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the admission of such State into the Union, on an equal footing with the original States, and for other purposes...
Page 56 - You [repeat the name] solemnly swear that you will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in court ; you will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any false, groundless or unlawful suit, nor give aid or consent to the same ; you will...
Page 56 - ... you will conduct yourself in the office of an attorney within the courts according to the best of your knowledge and discretion, and with all good fidelity as well to the courts as your clients. So help you God.
Page 43 - Miller was directed to station his command in the ravine, which lies between fort Erie and the enemy's batteries, by passing them by detachments through the skirts of the wood ; and the 21st infantry, under Gen.
Page 138 - Who steals my purse steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he who filches from me my good name, Robs me of that, which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
Page 145 - That all creditors shall be entitled to receive interest on all money, after the same shall become due, either on bond, bill, promissory note, or other instrument of writing, or contract for money or property...
Page 72 - But religion, morality, and knowledge being essentially necessary to the good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of instruction shall forever be encouraged by legislative provision, not inconsistent with the rights of conscience.
Page 31 - Tupper be and hereby is appointed a surveyor, with authority to perform the duties of that office, until Mr. Putnam shall actually join the geographer and take the duties upon himself.
Page 148 - Indians in their wars with the whites and conformed to their usages. This was the education he had received, and those who were the foes of his red brethren were his foes. Although trained in all his pursuits as an Indian, it is said to be a fact, susceptible of proof, that through his importunities, many prisoners were saved from death. His influence was great, and when he chose to l>» merciful, it was generally in his power to protect the imploring captive.